Bollywood actor Imran Khan has finally come out and admitted the end of his marriage with Avantika Malik.

The pair, who had been together for several years now, decided to break up at the end of February 2019. But he did not stop there. He has also opened up about his new relationship with actor Lekha Washington, dispelling rumours and addressing media speculation.

In an exclusive interview with Vogue India, Imran Khan shared insights into his personal life. Known for guarding his privacy, the actor decided to set the record straight. He acknowledged that it’s often easier for people to speak about him when he’s absent. So, he chose to break his silence and reveal the truth.

Imran Khan introduced his rumoured girlfriend, Lekha Washington, to his family during the wedding of Aamir Khan’s daughter, Ira Khan, with Nupur Shikhare. Their public appearances had sparked curiosity, but now the actor has confirmed their romantic involvement.

Imran addressed the allegations surrounding Lekha, rejecting the notion that she was a ‘homewrecker.’ He expressed frustration over these accusations, emphasizing that his relationship with Lekha developed during the lockdown -- nearly a year after his separation from Avantika.

“There’s this narrative of Lekha being a homewrecker, which infuriates me because not only is it misogynistic but it also takes away my agency as an individual," he commented, adding: “Lekha and I grew close during the lockdown, a year and a half after I had been separated from Avantika and almost a year after she had separated from her partner, not husband as it has been widely reported.”

He firmly stated that Lekha’s former partner was not her husband, as widely reported.